Simeon Papailias sits down with Basem Hanna, founder and CEO of Almega Corp., to uncover how he built a $1 billion real estate portfolio—not through hype, but by leveraging trust, relationships, and smart community capital. From co-founding one of Canada’s most successful cannabis companies to leading purpose-built rental developments, Basem’s journey is anything but traditional.
In this powerful episode of Broker’s Playbook, you'll hear how Basem transitioned from Bay Street to building generational wealth through real estate—with his own community at the core of every decision.
Whether you’re a realtor looking to invest, a developer aiming to scale, or an agent ready to level up your career, this episode is packed with insights that will change the way you see real estate.
What You’ll Learn:
How Basem turned 7 investors into a $1B real estate empire
The power of community and why trust is your strongest currency
The truth about being used by developers (and how realtors can reclaim their value)
Real-world strategies to build long-term wealth in today’s market
Why agents must think like investors to stay relevant in 2025
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